Hyperdimensional Tensor Fusion for Consistent Belief Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing belief fusion techniques using Rules of Combination (RoC) produce inconsistent results due to sequential order dependencies, leading to inconsistent and inaccurate object detection and identification in applications that rely on fused belief data.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of hyperdimensional rules of combination using tensors to fuse belief data simultaneously, eliminating the need for sequential order and ensuring consistent results across multiple belief datasets.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If sequential Rules of Combination are used to fuse belief data, then the fusion process can be implemented, but the results are inconsistent due to order dependencies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconsistency of fusion resultsVSAvoidcomplexity of fusion process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the sequential fusion process into a simultaneous hyperdimensional fusion using tensors. Instead of fusing belief datasets one after another in a sequence (1D time dimension), the invention uses n-dimensional tensors to represent and fuse all datasets simultaneously, eliminating order dependencies and achieving consistent results regardless of input sequence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple sequential fusion operations into a single simultaneous hyperdimensional fusion operation. By combining all belief datasets into a unified tensor structure and applying hyperdimensional rules of combination, the system achieves consistent fusion results in one operation rather than through multiple sequential steps that produce order-dependent variations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Measurement precision

If sequential fusion processes are used, then computation can be performed step-by-step, but the fusion results vary based on the order of datasets

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of object detectionVSAvoidcomputation time for fusion
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses hyperdimensional tensors to perform simultaneous fusion of all belief datasets in one computational operation rather than sequential processing. This n-dimensional approach computes the fusion of all datasets at once, eliminating the need for multiple sequential steps and ensuring that the result is independent of processing order while maintaining computational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary organization of belief datasets into tensor structures before fusion, arranging all data in a unified hyperdimensional format. This preliminary structuring enables subsequent simultaneous fusion operations to proceed efficiently in a single step, avoiding repeated sequential processing and ensuring consistent results regardless of the original input order.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If multiple sequential fusion operations are performed, then all belief datasets can be combined, but the process is computationally inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of belief fusionVSAvoidfusion processing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple sequential fusion operations into a single simultaneous hyperdimensional fusion operation. By representing all belief datasets as tensors and applying hyperdimensional rules of combination, the system fuses all datasets in one computational pass rather than requiring multiple sequential operations, significantly improving processing speed while maintaining complete and consistent fusion results.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from sequential 1D processing to simultaneous nD hyperdimensional processing using tensors. This dimensional transformation allows all belief datasets to be fused in parallel within a single computational operation, eliminating the time-consuming sequential nature of traditional fusion methods while ensuring all datasets are completely integrated.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11651261B2Hyperdimensional simultaneous belief fusion using tensors
Publication Date: 2023.05.16 THE BOEING CO
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AI summary

A computer-implemented method includes receiving a plurality of expert datasets representing computer-generated beliefs; generating respective expert tensors for each expert dataset; fusing each of the respective expert tensors into a final result tensor, wherein the final result tensor represents the simultaneous fusing of the plurality of expert datasets; and storing or outputting the final result for use in an application.